12 Questions
Samuel was hesitant to go to Jesse because he was afraid Saul would harm him.
True
The Lord instructed Samuel to take a lamb and claim to be on a journey to sacrifice to the Lord.
False
Eliab, the eldest son of Jesse, was immediately chosen by Samuel as the Lord's anointed.
False
Jesse had only five sons in total, including his youngest son who was tending to the sheep.
False
The elders of Bethlehem were pleased and welcoming when Samuel arrived in their town.
False
Samuel sanctified Jesse and his sons before inviting them to join him in the sacrifice.
True
The usage of the word 'then' in 1 Samuel 16:13 indicates a direct result of God's instruction in the previous verse.
True
In the biblical context, the term 'anoint' originates from the Hebrew word 'mâshach', which means to consecrate only.
False
The prophecy delivered to Samuel was that God would guide him to anoint any individual who presented himself.
False
The anointing oil mentioned in the Bible had a symbolic meaning representing God's chosen one for a general purpose.
False
The anointing oil poured on David by Samuel marked him as the future prophet of Israel.
False
Just like paint can physically transform something, the anointing oil in 1 Samuel 16:13 transformed David's physical appearance.
False
Study Notes
The Lord's Discontent with Saul's Reign
- The Lord spoke to Samuel, expressing discontent with Saul's reign over Israel.
- The Lord instructed Samuel to find a new king among Jesse's sons in Bethlehem.
Samuel's Journey to Bethlehem
- Samuel hesitated, fearing Saul's reaction if he found out about the new king.
- The Lord advised Samuel to take a heifer and claim to be on a journey to sacrifice to the Lord.
- Samuel followed the Lord's instructions, traveling to Bethlehem.
Meeting Jesse and His Sons
- The elders of Bethlehem questioned Samuel's intentions, but he assured them of his peaceful intentions.
- Samuel sanctified Jesse and his sons, inviting them to join him in the sacrifice.
- Samuel evaluated Jesse's sons, but none of them were chosen by the Lord.
The Choosing of David
- Jesse mentioned his youngest son, David, who was tending to the sheep.
- Samuel insisted that they not proceed until David was present.
- The Lord communicated to Samuel that David was the chosen one.
- David had a reddish complexion, a handsome face, and an appealing appearance.
The Anointing of David
- The Lord directed Samuel to anoint David as king.
- The anointing oil represented God's chosen one, someone set apart for a specific purpose.
- The anointing oil symbolized divine favor, protection, and guidance.
- The anointing of David marked the beginning of a journey that shaped his life and the course of history.
Test your knowledge on the story from 1 Samuel chapter 16 where Samuel is instructed by the Lord to anoint David as the future king of Israel, in place of Saul. Explore the events, characters, and significance of this pivotal moment in the Bible.
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